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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS54 DXRMOT history

LS54 DXR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 10 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 210,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LS54 DXR silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
210,182 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 DXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 DXR was last recorded at 210,182 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2010: 15,566 miles, lower than 56,786 miles on 19 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,452 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,730 miles
Average per year
8,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,182 miles
  • 2024 – 207,452 miles
  • 2023 – 202,989 miles
  • 2022 – 196,717 miles
  • 2021 – 190,404 miles
  • 2020 – 181,998 miles
  • 2019 – 175,720 miles
  • 2018 – 165,521 miles
  • 2017 – 155,796 miles
  • 2016 – 151,228 miles
  • 2015 – 145,885 miles
  • 2014 – 137,312 miles
  • 2013 – 122,441 miles
  • 2012 – 111,905 miles
  • 2011 – 95,778 miles
  • 2010 – 82,033 miles
  • 2009 – 56,786 miles
  • 2008 – 56,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity The tail lamp has water ingress. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Handbrake lever has long travel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,182 miles4 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    210,182 miles
    Test number
    309402465089
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity The tail lamp has water ingress. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail210,182 miles (+2,730)1 repaired4 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,182 miles
    Test number
    923223650475
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing at top of wheel arch. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both dust covers are deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity The tail lamp has water ingress. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,452 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    207,452 miles
    Test number
    849945900198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass202,989 miles (+6,272)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    202,989 miles
    Test number
    585300639465
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear service brake binding slightly

  5. Pass196,717 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    196,717 miles
    Test number
    557865073651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass190,404 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    190,404 miles
    Test number
    769735119811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,998 miles
    Test number
    464587075255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail181,998 miles (+6,278)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,998 miles
    Test number
    366779661009
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass175,720 miles (+10,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,720 miles
    Test number
    204934633976
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight aims weak

  10. Pass165,521 miles (+9,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,521 miles
    Test number
    747704904578
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake lever

  11. Pass155,796 miles (+4,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,796 miles
    Test number
    225259526716
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights are slightly cloudy
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has long travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak around the gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak around the intercooler/pipe

  12. Pass151,228 miles (+5,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    151,228 miles
    Test number
    404168561508
    • AdvisoryOil around the bottom of the engine and turbo pipes

  13. Pass145,885 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    145,885 miles
    Test number
    197307184367
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has long travel
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail145,845 miles (+32)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,845 miles
    Test number
    204901170981
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has long travel
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Fail145,813 miles (+8,501)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,813 miles
    Test number
    147801114962
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights very cloudy
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has long travel
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass137,312 miles (+134)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    137,312 miles
    Test number
    378573174496
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteOffside wiper smearing across screen
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level low

  17. Fail137,178 miles (+14,737)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,178 miles
    Test number
    938828264239
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteOffside wiper smearing across screen
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level low

  18. Pass122,441 miles (+10,536)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    122,441 miles
    Test number
    468740973235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre is on 3mm on the edges
    • NoteOil leak from engine area

  19. Pass111,905 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,905 miles
    Test number
    296292472250
    • NoteN/s door mirror missing

  20. Fail111,905 miles (+16,127)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,905 miles
    Test number
    368222572269
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s door mirror missing

  21. Pass95,778 miles (+13,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    547111631256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass82,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,033 miles
    Test number
    562780430212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,566 miles (-41,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,566 miles
    Test number
    854840330265
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail56,786 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,786 miles
    Test number
    771630259013
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres 2mm on edges
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  25. Pass56,786 miles (+91)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,786 miles
    Test number
    864400859077
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres 2mm on edges
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  26. Pass56,695 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,695 miles
    Test number
    113558258053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

Questions about LS54 DXR

Does LS54 DXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 DXR is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 DXR?
The MOT on LS54 DXR is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 DXR done?
LS54 DXR was recorded at 210,182 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 8,686 miles a year.
Has LS54 DXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 DXR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 DXR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 DXR find?
LS54 DXR passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 4 minor defects and 14 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers are deteriorated.; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 15 more.

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